LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE OFFICER

and thought-provoking conversation brought together nationwide experts in the field to better inform rulemaking efforts surrounding the dire health impacts posed by particulate matter.

As is imperative to local and global health, we continue to combat climate change on many fronts. Our partnership with the Building Decarbonization Coalition is currently working to move Bay Area buildings off natural gas and on to more sustainable energy options. Additionally, our Climate Protection Grant Program is supporting the San Francisco Keep It Tuned program, which aims to reduce refrigerant leaks of the very potent greenhouse gases, fluorinated gases.

On the local level, our grants programs are helping communities, schools and businesses lower equipment emissions and implement clean air solutions. Our successful Clean Cars for All program is aiding the broader adoption of electric and hybrid vehicles through incentives to low-income residents, creating a more equitable green community.

With the ongoing effects of a changing climate, and the recent threats at the federal level to roll back California’s vehicle emissions standards, we face increasing challenges to our air quality. Through expanding partnerships and ingenuity, we will prevail, and we will continue to move forward in protecting the climate and air quality for all Bay Area residents.